Grande Prairie Things to Do

My theme for this trip was nature .... so of course, I wandered into another park with the assistance of my hostess!Saskatoon Island Provincial Park was established in 1973 and covers an area over 100 hectares. Many years ago, the Cree First Nations people picked saskatoon berries that grew on the small island and mixed them with other berries to...

Grande Prairie is proud of it's location, and the surrounding natural resources. There are 8 county parks with camping, hiking, and other services - and this is in addition to nearby provincial parks!Day use is free, camping is a reasonable $15 - $20 / night. So take the time to enjoy the beauty of the region at these wonderful parks as you wander...

Welcome to the first rodeo of the pro tour. Thats right, the first one is here in Grande Praire, and we love it! Chuck wagons, bull riding, barrel racing and cowboys - we got it all. The stompede also brings into town the fair grounds so the kids can play on the rides while you check out the action!The stompede is the first week of June, and its a...

If you want to walk through the city of Grande Prairie, there is no better way to do it than down the trails, Muskoseepi Trails that is. These paved trails run across the whole town, mostly along Bear Creek. They are kept in good shape - you can walk, rollerblade, skate or bike through them all. Pets are welcomed, but please, keep them on a leash...

Grande Prairie Museum Grouping of some of Grande Prairie and Region history with restored buildings on site. The prehistoric and pioneer life of the region is illustrated through displays of rocks, fossils, photographs, artifacts relating to early settlement, and a large display of a living village.

Evergreen Park Fairgrounds facility includes a Class "A" race track, logger bowl, picnic facilities, two exhibit halls and an outdoor grandstand. Live Pari-mutuel races during month of July/August, usually every Thursday, and weekends.Numerous trade shows, fairs, rodeos, competitions, held year round. This is where the "big shows" take place, such...

If you've never stood next to a buffalo, you must do that when visiting Grande Prairie. There are several ranches nearby that offer tours and such. To see the animal that once roamed free and wild, its sad to think of what our ancestors did to dimish their population, until you see one running right at you, then you count your blessings there is a...

Wapiti Nordic Centre - developed for the 1995 Winter Games, provides 40+ km (including over 4 km of lighted night skiing) of beautiful cross-country skiing in the winter. During the summer months the trails afford the opportunity for mountain biking, running, hiking or just a casual stroll through the boreal forest.Trails are marked for time,...

Grande Prairie Restaurants

This place is great for relaxing, hanging out after work, that sort of thing. Its an old world type pub, barrels for tables, stools, pool tables, live entertainment, dancing, some of everything. Most people go after work to eat, so you get all types. Dirty, clean, bikers, rednecks, gussied up folks, everyone. Its a very comfortable place to...

I found Tim Horton's all over Alberta ... since I'd heard about this chain on VT, and had never been ..... I, of course, had to check it out for myself!!
Today I tried a BLT and tea .... I love their bread ....... little loaves that are just yummy! And you can choose from their house blend of steeped tea, or from a selection of tea bags that...

Grande Prairie Transportation

Canadians may find my surprise at finding full service gas stations..... an oddity. But in my area, full service gas stations are a thing of the past - and I haven't driven into one in over 20 years!!!

This young man humored me as I snapped his picture - he thought I was odd too!!

In addition to full service stations being the norm, the gas prices were quite steep during this visit ..... over $1 a litre, averaging about $50 or more a tank!!

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Grande Prairie Local Customs

Grande Prairie has two radio stations, one country, one everything but country. 97.7 SunFM is everything but country, except the backstreet boys, which they just won't play. They have contests, request hours (during lunch time), all sorts of fun things. My favorite time to listen to this radio station is first thing in the morning, because they are...

Grande Prairie has two radio stations, one country, one everything but country.93.1FM Big Country is everything country. They have lots of contests, and several request hours, including lunch time and then 9:00pm to 11:00pm. My favorite time to listen to this station is at 5:10pm because they play a program called: "The rest of the story" and it...

The Grande Prairie College, apart from being the post secondary school in town, is renowned for its architecture. It has no square corners, inside or out! Its crazy to walk inside, down long hallways you feel disorientated almost curving around. I remember in grade 6 opening my social textbook, written in the states, and seeing a picture of the...

Grande Prairie Warnings and Dangers

I have to say, I never, ever saw a law enforcement vehicle my entire journey through Alberta! For this urban American, I found that eirie ...... but pretty cool too!

I did find out one moderatly high tech means they do use to keep an eye on folks on the road ... these construction zone signs that clock your speed - some of them also have cameras that snap a picture of your car so they can send you a ticket later! So be cautious and watch your speed ... even when you think no one is looking :0

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Grande Prairie What to Pack

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear:
Depending on the season in which you come to visit, be prepared for changing weather conditions. In Jan, we've changed from -40 to +5 in five days! Make sure when you are outside, you layer your clothes. The windchill up here is wild, so wear warm and windproof.

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Grande Prairie Off The Beaten Path

O'Brian Park is just outside of Grande Prairie, and is a great day use area. There is a park for kids, campfire areas, free wood to use, and outhouses. The park is alongside the Wapiti River. Most summers it is low enough to swim in, or take the dogs swimming in! You can also fish, or boat, in the river. As its only about 5 minutes outside of...

The Grande Prairie Live Theatre is always holding plays, musicals, and concerts in town in two locations. These plays are all done by local talent, directed locally, the sets built locally, and all by volunteers. Its amazing what these people can do with a little wood and paint and a lot of imagination! I have been to three of the plays held in...

Grande Prairie Sports & Outdoors

I watched others kayak, canoe, backpack, and horseback ride ....... I did none of these things! But, with the assistance and insistence of my hostess, I did attempt rollerblading for the very first time!!!Okay, scarey for me, but not so bad that I'll never do it again :) Just grab some blades and head on over to the city park, or any bit of...

Mini Links Miniature Golf 18 hole miniature golf course, fun for the whole family. Tourists welcome, no reservations required. Adults $4.50; Children 14 and under $3.50. Family and group rates available. Mini Links also has the best ice cream place in Grande Prairie in the summer - excellent shakes, sundaes, and they are always stocked on blue...

Grande Prairie Favorites

Grande Prairie has one local paper everyday, called the Daily Herald Tribune. Their website is:www.dailyheraldtribune.comYou can also get the Edmonton Journal and Edmonton Sun here daily. Just stop in at any gas station to pick yours up!

The weather was beautiful while I visited GP ....... so nice in fact, that Jojo drove about with the top of the Mustang down ...... aaahhhhhhh.
We wandered the streets, while my tourguide let me know...

On our 13,800 mile journey, some nights were just 'stop-overs' and this night was suppose to be in nearby Braverlodge, Alberta...The place we had planned was pretty dumpy and for just 30 dollars more...